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Lecturer(s)
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Hoblík Jiří, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Religion as a factor of conflict and anti-conflict 2. Problems of religious ethics 3. State and social conflicts in antiquity (Mesopotamia, Israel, Greece, Rome) 4. Religion and violence 4. Religious wars 5. The concept of evil and violence in religious traditions 6. State, religion, and violence in European history 7. Totalitarian regimes and anti-religious violence 8. Religious conflicts since the second half of the 20th century 9. Israel and violence 10. Islam and violence 11. Religious conflict in the context of September 11 12. Religious sects as perpetrators of violence 13. Sectarian social conflicts 14. The tradition of non-violence
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The objective of this course is to elucidate the origins, categories, and characteristics of religious conflicts. Concurrently, it explores the function of religion in the resolution of conflict. The course delineates between divergent historical phases and disparate religious systems. It emphasises typical phenomena, developments in modern times, and contemporary issues.
The capacity to undertake analysis of conflicts in which religion is a contributing factor. The capacity to differentiate the roles that religion performs is of significance in this context. The ability to discern the nuances that distinguish religious and non-religious elements in the context of conflicts. An understanding of historical and current forms of conflict. The capacity to discern the anti-conflict potential inherent within religions.
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Prerequisites
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None
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
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Recommended literature
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